Eh, for an uninteresting title, which is somewhat cliche, I believe I should make up for it here in this first post... and yet, seeing as it's late and I do have class on the morrow, I should probably make things short and sweet.
I would like to keep this particular venture from turning into some rant against the young men of my generation, and rather leave this space for more constructive comments on how things could be better.
If you haven't read the "About Me" section... I don't blame you, I usually don't waste much time on those either. Therefore, for you OCD friends out there who, regardless of how long this thing turns out to be, decide you want to start from the beginning, look no further - you are here.
My life ends up being on long joke in which I find myself the butt of, or, rather, I see it that way because it makes dealing with... difficult people easier.
So here 'goes:
A Southern gentleman used to be something of a respectable title. Nowadays, I hold open doors and am treated like a footman hired for the job. I guess our "specializationist" culture has robbed the door holding gentlemen of the honor they once held. Yes, we were raised this way... well, some of us anyway. And no, those of you who read in voices, I do not have much of a Southern accent, so quit making me sound like a dork... more than I do already. Anyway, I stand convinced that most people do not appreciate a held-open door. Perhaps they assume I am judging them weak and helpless, but I have always seen it as a polite (yes I just used the "P" word) gesture. So what's so bad about that? Why do I get more funny looks than I do gestures of thankfulness?
I guess this rambling first post might scare some people off, but I shall do my best in subsequent posts to do a more thorough job. I believe I shall try to post on Mondays and Fridays... mainly because that seems most convenient at the moment.
May your mid-week be blessed with productivity, rest, and a little craziness.
Sincerely yours,
The Anachronistic Gentleman (I shall explain the moniker on Friday)
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